Pimento Cheese

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces ((see note))
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
â…" cup diced pimentos, well drained ((4 ounce jar))
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt ((or to taste))
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional))

Prep Time20mins
Servings10

Instructions

Add the shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos (drained well!), Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl.

Stir until all the ingredients are well-combined and creamy, mashing lightly with a spoon or spatula to break up the cream cheese. The cream cheese should be completely blended in.

Check seasoning, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors develop.

Serve chilled or at cool room temperature with crackers, celery sticks, pretzels, or spread onto sandwiches and sliders.